This site is a compendium of original materials and links to outside resources, "written and maintained by medieval...
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This site is a compendium of original materials and links to outside resources, "written and maintained by medieval scholars for the benefit of their fellow instructors and serious students. All articles have been judged by at least two peer reviewers." It includes an extensive collection of original essays in its "Encyclopedia," a baker's dozen of full-length online textbooks (as of 8/12/02) in its "Textbook Library," lists of "what every medievalist should know," syllabi, assignments, and other resources for teaching, as well as original e-versions of rare primary texts and links to other materials on the web.

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This course examines the architecture of Ancient Rome, beginning with its origins in the eighth century BC and continuing...
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This course examines the architecture of Ancient Rome, beginning with its origins in the eighth century BC and continuing through the fourth century AD with the move of the Roman capital to Constantinople. Topics include the major building methods and styles used in Roman architecture as well as interior decoration. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (Art History 409)

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This narrated exhibition examines the important artistic and cultural achievements that occurred in the Iranian world in the...
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This narrated exhibition examines the important artistic and cultural achievements that occurred in the Iranian world in the aftermath of the Mongol invasions. It thus reflects some of the important events in both Mongol and Iranian history.

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This course explores the history of cultural and artistic developments of the twentieth century in the Western world (Europe...
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This course explores the history of cultural and artistic developments of the twentieth century in the Western world (Europe and the United States). The student will concentrate on major styles in painting and sculpture, including Cubism, Fauvism, Futurism, Expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Pop Art, and Op-Art. The student will also investigate Modernism and Post-Modernism in architecture. The course locates these movements within the aesthetic ideals, systems of belief, as well as political, religious, and social conditions that these styles reflect. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (Art History 209)

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This course is an exploration of visual art forms and their cultural connections for the student with little experience in...
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This course is an exploration of visual art forms and their cultural connections for the student with little experience in the visual arts. It includes a brief study of art history and in depth studies of the elements, media, and methods used in creative processes and thought. The student will learn how to develop a five-step system for understanding visual art in all forms, based on description, analysis, context, meaning, and judgment. Note that this course is an alternative to the Saylor Foundation's ARTH101A and has been developed through a partnership with the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges; the Saylor Foundation has modified some WSBCTC materials. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (Art History 101B)

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This course encourages students to develop an interest in and appreciation for art in all its variety, and promotes...
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This course encourages students to develop an interest in and appreciation for art in all its variety, and promotes expression of this appreciation in an informed and critical way. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (Art History 101A)

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This course serves as an introduction to the major artistic and architectural traditions of Ancient Egypt and the Ancient...
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This course serves as an introduction to the major artistic and architectural traditions of Ancient Egypt and the Ancient Near East. It will explore how artifacts and monuments can be used to study the history and culture of the ancient world. The first unit examines Ancient Egyptian tombs, monuments, and art from the Early Dynastic (c. 3100-2650 BCE) through the Roman (30 BCE - 4th century CE) periods. The second unit focuses on Ancient Near Eastern artistic and architectural traditions from the late Neolithic (c. 9500-4500 BCE) through the conquest of the Achaemenid Persian Empire (550-330 BCE) by Alexander the Great. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (Art History 201)

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This course examines the history of Western art, beginning with the first objects created by prehistoric humans around 20,000...
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This course examines the history of Western art, beginning with the first objects created by prehistoric humans around 20,000 years ago and ending with the art and architecture of the High Gothic period in fourteenth-century Europe. The information presented in this course will provide the student with the tools to recognize important works of art and historical styles, as well as to understand the historical context and cultural developments of Western art history through the end of the medieval period. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (Art History 110)

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This course examines important movements and some influential artists in Western art history. It begins with the...
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This course examines important movements and some influential artists in Western art history. It begins with the Proto-Renaissance in Italy in the 13th century and continues through to the late 20th century, providing a framework for considering how and why certain artistic movements emerged in certain places at certain times. This free course may be completed online at any time. See course site for detailed overview and learning outcomes. (Art History 111)

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